Men's Abaca Fiber Slip-On Loafers

Slip-on loafers for men using abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber woven uppers and rope-style textile sole with greatest ground contact area (textile non-qualifying). Economical at under $3/pair. Matches HTS 6404.19.52.30 criteria for men's other footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6404.19.90.30Higher: 26.5% vs 17.5%

If valued over $3/pair

Exceeds low-value threshold; shifts to 'other' subheading for men's textile uppers.

6403.99.60.30Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If uppers contain leather straps or reinforcements dominating surface

Chapter Note 4(a) bases upper on greatest external area; leather changes heading.

6117.10.40.00Higher: 19% vs 17.5%

If knitted/crocheted construction rather than woven

Knitted textile uppers fall under Chapter 61, not Chapter 64 woven/textile.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source certificates proving vegetable fiber origin (e.g

abaca from Philippines); aids classification

Test sole for 'characteristics usually required' to confirm textile exclusion under US Note 5

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